Diogo Moreira responds to question about MotoGP seat only because of Brazilian passport

Moreira He entered the paddock in 2022 and spent two years in the Moto3 class, before moving to Moto2 in 2024 and winning the Moto2 world championship in 2025.

The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a Pramac Yamaha or MotoGP ride. LCR HondaHe only got MotoGP action with LCR due to his nationality, leading many to believe before he became the championship leader.

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Diogo Moreira denied that he is not in MotoGP just because he is Brazilian

We are in talks with Alex Barros to become the first Brazilian rider in MotoGP. Sport.esMoreira was asked if his nationality made it to MotoGP.

The Brazilian admits that nationals help with safe riding in MotoGP, but believes his own achievements have earned him the LCR Honda ride.

Moreira said: “At first I was really worried, because I was doing well and I thought people were following me for that, not for the flag. Then I focused on winning and forgot about the title. I didn’t look at Instagram or comments or anything.”

“It’s true that the flag helps a lot in this championship, but in my case I think I’m in MotoGP for my own good.”

Diogo Moreira scored a point on his MotoGP debut

At the Thai Grand Prix, Moreira made his MotoGP debut with the LCR Honda team, and scored points in the Chang International sector.

The Brazilian rider did not score any Sprint Race points on Saturday, but scored three points in his first Grand Prix as a MotoGP rider on Sunday, finishing 13th.

During free practice at the Thai Grand Prix on Friday, Moreira was able to follow Marc Marquez. And he says he is the ‘perfect’ rider to be behind.

Moreira said, “In terms of lines, how to get into the corners, I learned a lot from the wheel, and to be honest, I used the right timing to get behind him.